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Society of Women Engineers. Leadership Callout. Adriana Aguilar 2010-2011 President. For April 2010 – April 2011. Society of Women Engineers. National Organization 10 Different Regions Scholarships Professional Development Regional/National Conferences
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Society of Women Engineers Leadership Callout Adriana Aguilar 2010-2011 President For April 2010 – April 2011
Society of Women Engineers • National Organization • 10 Different Regions • Scholarships • Professional Development • Regional/National Conferences SWE is dedicated to motivating young women to attain the highest levels of education and career advancement.
About Purdue SWE • Founded in 1956 • Oldest-continuous SWE section in the nation • One of the largest student organizations on campus! • Recognized nationally as one of the best sections in the country • Outstanding Collegiate Section • Professional Development Award • Boeing Multicultural Award • EXCELLENT alumni/corporate network
Expectations • Chair • ODC meeting every other Sunday and weekly office hour • Plan designated events (differs for each Chair) • Mandatory events (retreats, callouts, etc.) • Director • All chair expectations • Mandatory events (IAB, OD meeting) • Provide support and guidance for Chairs • Liaison between Officers and Chairs • Officer • All Chair and Director Expectations • Two additional hours of meetings • Directly oversee 1-2 Directorships • Liaison between Purdue and Regional/National SWE
Qualities of an ODC member • Willingness to learn how SWE functions so events are planned successfully • Self-motivation to organize successful events that cater to members’ needs • Ability to be flexible with changes that happen within SWE • Encouraging of other ODC members • Passion for SWE and furthering its mission
Benefits • Leadership Experience • Take charge of planning an event(s) • Organizational Skills • Manage people/volunteers • Develop friendships • Network with leaders at Purdue & SWE • Participate in discussions on structure and direction of SWE • Better insight into National & Regional SWE • Professional development opportunities
Application Process: OFFICERS • Submit Petition on Get Involved • Due Friday 3/11 • Officer Elections • Sunday, 3/27 @ 7pm in Civil 1144 • Power Point presentation, followed by Q&A • Candidate discussion prior to casting ballots • Interview for Director positions with new set of Officers on 4/2
Application Process: DIRECTORS • Submit Petition on Get Involved • Due Friday 3/11 • Interview for Director positions with new set of Officers 4/2 • Find out interview results 4/2 • Attend OD Transition meeting 4/3 • Interview Chairs 4/9
Application Process: CHAIRS • Submit Petition on Get Involved • Due Friday 3/25 • Interview for Chair positions with respective Directors 4/9 • Find out interview results 4/10 • Attend ODC Transition meeting 4/17 • Plan events for 2010-2011 academic year
Re-Applying for Positions • Officer candidates who are not elected to positions are strongly encouraged to reapply for a director or chair position. • Director candidates who do not receive a director position are strongly encouraged to reapply for a chair position. • Petitions will be reopened for only those candidates wanting to reapply for a position. [No time extension]
Six Directorships • Competition Teams • Rube & Grand Prix team leaders • Membership Vitality • Support & recognize the general membership • Outreach • K-12 outreach programs • Professional Development • Provide professional opportunities • Programs • Monthly social, community service, and meetings • Publicity
Region H Conference Bid Committee • Region H Conferences • Friday Night • Social & Meetings • Saturday • Region H meetings, PD sessions, career fair, banquet, socials • Sunday Morning • Breakfast & Meetings • FY13 Conference Bid • Voted at FY12 conference at U. of Wisconsin • Committee • 3-5 members to serve on planning committee for the FY13 bid preparation • Interested?! Contact aaguilar@purdue.edu
Why Should You Join!? • Great experience with organizing events and working on teams • Opportunity to interact with company representatives and Purdue alumni • Awesome way to network with other engineers, both at Purdue and nationally! • IT’S FUN!!!!! QUESTION?! Email aaguilar@purdue.edu